Let Peace Reign African Wood Mask BATZ TEXTILES sparkles with bright golden beauty

sparkles with bright golden beauty

coils of sterling silver are centered by sparkling blue topaz

and finally paints it in shades of brown and green

as it is believed to bring good luck

Groups of women are trained to make crafts out of local materials

Let Peace Reign African Wood Mask BATZ TEXTILES sparkles with bright golden beautyHopeful, Chief Carver Nana Frimpong designs an original mask so that it may grant him a wish, that peace may reign. He carves it by hand from sese wood and decorates it with a long protrusion over the nose. 'It is meant to be a bridge that joins quarreling sides so they may meet halfway, solve their differences, and welcome peace,' explains Frimpong. Titled Asomdwie Apem (Let Peace Reign), the mask's childlike smile is inspiring. materials: Sese wood